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Sensitive subject....OWCH
There's been alot of talk about constipation but I don't recall much about Hemroids. I seem to have developed one or two over the past few weeks and they are very unpleasant. Any advise ?? John
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Insurance
Oh Boy....... Wow, I didn't even think this was going to be an issue. I have Aetna insurance thru my husbands work. Just found out that Cancer Treatment Centers of America do not take it as it is a HMO and they would be out of network which would not cover them. I have been on this computer doing research until my tummy is…
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pancreatic cancer board
I have two friends that have pancreatic cancer, I told them to come check out this site. One just e-mailed me and said there wasn't a pancreatic cancer page. I checked and sure enough there isn't one. I think we should all e-mail the administrator and have them start one. I understand why ACS might not want to have one but…
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CEA is rising- seeing onc Monday
I mentioned a couple of weeks ago on one of the threads that my CEA count had gone up slightly above normal. CEA has been a good marker for me- the only other times it's ever gone up for me before was when something was going on (tumors growing). It's not terribly high as some people have had,but it is going up. When I was…
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johnnybegood
Regarding your question on the hands. I had to go off of chemo after my 6 treatment in prepraration for a liver resecction so my hands never peeled. They were back to normal a momth after I stopped chemo. I start chemo on Wednesday to finish off my 6 months, so jeez hope they don't peel this time around. I know I don't…
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Constipation
Does anyone have BAD constipation. I have an urge to have a bowel movement about every 5 days. I take stool softners but they don't help. Now if you don't like ukky stuff, don't read anymore. I have to "help" the first three of four pushes by wearing a rubber glove and actually pulling out the stool. Sometimes that works…
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radiation and bladder question
I had a total hysterectomy in 2007 had all the signs of cancer. So my bladder is lower then normal cause there is nothing holding it up Well my question is I had radiation on a rectal tumor before surgery and some times if I have to hold my pee I leak a little now I have heard that radiation can damage the bladder has any…
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Okay, I am going to whine
My husband is in Chicago visiting our son, my mother is not home and my sister is working, so my family here is stuck with my whining for today, so here I go............ Firs off, I lost my well paying job in October 2008; took me 6 months to find a "contracted/temp" position and within that six months, we used up all our…
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Strange feelings
I am one month NED!!!! I am so happy but........it is very strange..I should be smiling all the time and jumping for joy but I am not...I let myself go throught this whole ordeal and have gained some weight ,hairs a mess, clothes don't fit, additude is strange...I find myself more sad than happy...Everyone is coming up to…
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Anyone have multiple mets to lungs & a few in liver too??? Both places???
I cannot remember anyone saying they had multiple bilateral mets to lungs with just a few to liver. I have seen it the other way around. Is there anyone out there facing this.... dealing with this? in treatment for this???? I have a lot of questions for someone who can share my similiar experience. Another question..... I…
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Friday Riddle Answer
This weeks winner is phillieg. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIDDLE: Why wasn't Bertha put in jail after killing dozens of people? ANSWER: Bertha was a hurricane.
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Changing Your Picture
I've tried the "search" topic on this forum when I posted before on "how to add your picture" and the search topic is useless. I can't remember how to add it or change it. I found the edit button and photo, but I'm doing something wrong. I've even been on the main page to see if they gave any clues and didn't see it there…
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Trying to understand treatment options for Stage 4 colon cancer
My father was diagnosed with cancer two weeks ago. He had surgery at Mt. Sini three days ago. We thought the cancer was very early and contained (all CEO/pt/ct tests came back normal). When they opened him up they found the cancer had spread outside the rectum wall. They say it is microscopic and could not remove it all.…
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Neutropenia
I just returned from the cancer center. I expected another round of chemo. Good News was they gave me the week off. Bad news, they tell me I have Neutropenia (low white blood cell count). Now I have another drug to take for 7 days and a special diet. I am also semi-quarantined to home to avoid germs. My immune system is…
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HIPEC treatment
Has anyone has this treatment and if so how was it? Did you get real sick? How long were you in hospital? My doctors want me to have it, but just the thought of it makes me sick. Thank you, Dee
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Just stopping to say THANKS
This board has been my lifeline since my DX on Oct 22. I wouldn't have made it without all of you. I want to thank you from my heart. When I am down, you lift me. When I am scared, you encourage me. When I am mad, you fight WITH me, not against. When I am curious, you answer me. When I am happy, you rejoice with me. MANY…
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vomitting following eliostomy reversal
My wife underwent surgery in Sept,which was declared successful in removal of tumor(stage 2).She had eliostomy(which became high output) and in April it was decided to do a reversal.The surgery took 9 hours as I was advised she had also had an obstuction caused by scaring from original surgery.(in order to keep brief I am…
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More questions..PET scan, chemo.... PLEASE answer if u know
Hi guys, I had to go get all my medical records to take to Texas. I got that PET scan CD and as I sit and look at it in my hand I keep wondering if I should pop it in the computer and look at it. Question is.... what will I see... I mean are the areas where you have cancer lit up? Do I actually want to see it???? All they…
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Friday Riddle
RIDDLE: Why wasn't Bertha put in jail after killing dozens of people?
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blasted by #6
My hats off to all you good folks who continue to work through chemo treatments. I had my last oxy infusion a week ago and started on my xeloda. By Monday I was flat on my back, in bed. all shakey and out of touch. My face got red and all puffed up....hard to see out of swollen eyes. So for 4 days I could sleep and eat and…
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Buzzard.....
I love your avatar, and finally seeing your sweet, handsome face from the person who has some of the most inspriational words of wisdom, thanks for letting some of us see what you look like! :) Hugssss! ~Donna
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Single woman with metastatic colon cancer looking for single man with cancer
I live in NYC, am 55 years old, have metastatic colon cancer, and am on chemotherapy. I'm looking for a single man age 45-62 with cancer who also wants love, caring and companionship! I'm smart, attracive, intelligent and love the arts. Looking forward to hearing from Mr. Wonderful- Seena
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Taste Buds ?
Does anyone have this problem or is it just me ? My taste buds are, for the most part, shot. Foods don't taste bad, they just don't taste at all. It seems to come and go but mostly gone. Sweets come through pretty good but nothing else. It doesn't seem to effect my appetite because I keep gaining weight. I'm interested…
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Family In Need Of Some answers Or Advice
Hello,My Grandfather who is 78 years old,was diagnosed with colon cancer in December of 08.We were totally shocked.Because there were not many signs,or he didnt tell us.The doctors say its at stage four,and it is very aggressive,and has spread to his liver.He has been taking chemo now since January,and with the recent…
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Pat -scan test.
My husband finished his chimo.tratment this wendesday,and he was scheduled for a Pat scan today....Just did the pat scan today,go back to work,so tired. Im very concern that hubby hasn't gain any weight,at all just lost few pounds while in chimo,he his not hungry,and dont know what to do about his weight.i have bought him…
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ITS A BOY
Just found out my grandbaby that is due in October is going to be a boy!!! I am so excited. I wanted a girl but I am just as excited..The Lord has truly sent me a gift. Just had to share some good news.. Also I am on my last round of chemo only 9 more days and then I will be done. Then its the waiting game for the PET scan…
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xeloda feet hydrocortisone
Hi -- a quick message for those of you on Xeloda and suffering feet problems. Last round I had a real tough time with my feet. Became sore just to walk down the hall at home. My dr. recommended 1% hydrocortisone cream, 3 times a day. Helped a lot! Now, I don't want to be seen to be pushing steroids!! (there go my chances…
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Your Treatment Schedule
I'm just curious as to what other's treatment schedule is. I know when I started mine last week, the receptionist said that my schedule is not very common for the type of cancer I have/had. I have on day 1 Zofran 32mg (for nausea) run time = ½ hour Decadron 20 mg (steroid for nausea/prevent allergic reaction) run time = ½…
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Xeloda and Fingerprints
Ok, this was on the News just now and it really fascinated me, considering I live 40 minutes from the US border, so traveling back and forth between Canada/US is not at all unusual. They just had a report on the News that a cancer patient was held up at the border because he didn't have any fingerprints! The reason, they…
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Am I that bad?
Just wondering how they choose the pictures that pop up when you sign on bere (where you get to click on discussion boards). I feel like I'm on here a lot, at least once every day, and I see a lot of the same pictures all the time. I have never seen mine! Not that I'm dying to "show off," but it's starting to give me a…